Megan Young is crowned Miss World
2013 during the coronation rites in Bali, Indonesia
Miss Philippines Megan Young was
crowned Miss World 2013 last night amid tight security on Indonesia's resort
island of Bali, where the contest's final round was moved following protests by
Muslim hardliner groups.
“I
promise to be the best Miss World ever,” Young, 23, said after winning the 63rd
annual event, as a large number of Filipino fans who traveled with her
celebrated by jumping and waving the country's flag.
Read more and see more pictures are the cut
She was
the first Filipina to win the beauty title.
Top Five: (left to right) 4th Princess Omarie Linn Osuma, 1st Princess Janicel Lubina, "Miss World Philippines 2013" Megan Young, 2nd Princess Zahra Bianca Saldua, and 3rd Princess Paula Bianca Paz
Despite
threats from the Islamic Defenders Front to disrupt the contest, police said no
rallies were staged yesterday. The group has demonstrated for weeks, calling
for the government to cancel the pageant because members say it shows too much
skin and goes against Islamic teachings.
Megan Young Photos
The 127
contestants vying for the crown were introduced wearing evening gowns
shimmering in sequins, many of them with plunging necklines and slits up the
leg. Four candidates dropped out earlier, mainly due to illnesses, said Syafril
Nasution, one of the local organizers.
Coronation of Miss World
Megan Young Photos
Megan Young Photos
Megan Young, Miss World
Young,
who took the crown from Wenxia Yu of China, the 2012 winner, was born in the
United States. When she was 10 she moved to the Philippines, where she has
appeared in films and as a television host.
Miss France Marine
Lorphelin, 20, took second place, while Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey
Shooter, 22, came in third.
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